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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 924 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 924 and 587 is: 810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 924 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/924 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 924 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 542,388
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,388/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.65

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